to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
episode; anecdote; vignette
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
factory; plant; mill; workshop
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
evening sky; twilight sky
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
gliding (through the air)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
transport aircraft; transport plane
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
welcome!; nice to see you!
so; like this; in this way
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
elegance; taste; refinement
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
round shape; circle; circular form
hanging garden; hanging gardens
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
white plaster wall; tofu; bean curd
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim